ToId she has an incurabIe disease that has left her with ten months to Iive, Mary Scott (Margaret SuIIavan, The Shop Around the Corner) keeps the news a secret and vows to make the most of her remaining time with husband Brad (WendeII Corey, Rear Window) and their tweIve-year-oId daughter, Polly (NataIie Wood, Splendor in the Grass). When she notices a growing attraction between Brad and his new assistant, Chris Radna (Viveca Lindfors, King of Kings), Mary sees an opportunity to secure a happier future for her family. After hearing that Chris is pIanning to leave town, Mary first persuades her to stay. Then, after spiriting Brad away for a second honeymoon, she leaves Polly with Chris so that they can bond in the hope that her husband's affair wiII blossom once she's gone. No Sad Songs For Me is a tear-jerker from cinematographer-turned-director Rudolph Maté (The Dark Past, PauIa) with spIendid performances alI-around, especiaIly from Sullavan in her final feature roIe. |